Cable Incline Bench Press
Description
The cable incline bench press is an incline pressing exercise where you lie on an incline bench between two low cable pulleys and press the handles upward. The cables provide constant tension throughout, unlike a barbell which is lightest at the top. It is excellent for upper chest hypertrophy.
Equipment Required
Cable Incline Bench Press Instructions
- Set two cable pulleys to their lowest position. Place an incline bench (30 to 45 degrees) between them.
- Lie on the incline bench. Grip a D-handle in each hand.
- Start with handles at your chest, elbows at 45 degrees.
- Press both handles up and together, converging at the top above your upper chest.
- Squeeze your upper chest hard at the top — constant cable tension here.
- Lower under control back to your chest.
- Maintain cable tension throughout — never let the weight stack rest.
- Use moderate weight. Aim for 10 to 15 reps per set.
Cable Incline Bench Press Form & Visual
Cable Incline Bench Press Benefits
- Constant cable tension throughout the press
- Excellent for upper chest hypertrophy
- Joint-friendly
- Easy to load progressively
- Different tension curve than barbell pressing
- Converging press path for peak contraction
Cable Incline Bench Press Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major (clavicular head)
- Anterior deltoid
- Triceps brachii
- Serratus anterior
Cable Incline Bench Press Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Standing Chest Press
- Barbell Incline Bench Press
- Dumbbell Incline Press
- Cable Flat Bench Press
- Cable Decline Press
